Things to do in Vietnam
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour87 optionsCity Sightseeing Saigon19 optionsDay Trips from Ho Chi Minh10 optionsHo Chi Minh River Cruise56 optionsHa Long Bay Tours67 optionsBa Na Hills Tickets44 optionsDay Trips from Hanoi18 optionsSapa Tours36 optionsHalong Bay Overnight Cruise23 optionsBai Tu Long Bay Tours24 optionsNinh Binh Tours19 optionsHo Chi Minh Food Tour81 options
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Vietnamese Cooking Class in Hanoi: 3 Dishes + Market TourA Vietnamese cooking class in Hanoi where you choose three traditional dishes to prepare, starting with a 45-minute visit to a local market to select ingredients, then returning to cook and eat together. The guide teaches technique and seasoning, provides written recipes after class, and children from age 5 are welcome. A live English-speaking guide leads the group; private classes are available as an alternative to the shared option.Is it for me?Book the shared group class if you want to cook alongside other travelers and meet people in Hanoi; choose the private option if you'd rather have the guide's full attention and set your own pace through the three dishes.
Ninh Binh: Trang An Boat & Bike Tour with Local Family VisitYou bike through rice fields and villages, visit a traditional family home, explore Bich Dong Pagoda with a guide explaining its Buddhist history, float for two hours on a sampan through limestone caves on Trang An River, and eat local lunch in between. Hotel pickup from Hanoi is included, along with the bike, boat ticket, and an English-speaking guide who knows the area.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see rural Ninh Binh without arranging transport, a bike route, boat tickets, and lunch separately—the private format and fixed schedule let you move through four different experiences in one day without logistical gaps. Plan for a full day out from early morning to evening; that's what makes fitting the bike ride, pagoda, boat, and drive back possible.
Halong Bay Day Cruise: Islands, Caves, Kayak & Seafood LunchIf you want to see Halong Bay’s best spots in just one day—with caves, islands, kayaking, and real Vietnamese food—this tour covers it all. You’ll get local stories, hands-on experiences, and plenty of time to soak in the scenery without any hassle.
Hue: Citadel, Royal Tombs & Thien Mu Pagoda Full DayYou visit Thien Mu Pagoda, walk the Hue Citadel where thirteen emperors lived, explore Minh Mang Tomb's blend of Eastern and Western architecture, browse Dong Ba Market with a guide, and take a dragon boat ride on the Huong River. Pickup, lunch, entrance fees and transport between sites are all included, so you move through the day without stopping to arrange anything.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hue's major royal and religious sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or meals yourself — the fixed itinerary and included guide let you focus on the history and atmosphere instead of logistics.
Hanoi West Lake: Bun Cha cooking class with rooftop viewStart at a bustling Hanoi wet market picking fresh ingredients before learning to make Bun Cha on a rooftop overlooking West Lake. With your local host guiding every step—from grilling pork to sharing family dessert traditions—you’ll eat together and swap stories as city lights come up outside. It’s an honest slice of Hanoi you’ll remember long after leaving.
Halong Bay: Day Cruise Shocking Comfort & Local LunchYou’ll ride from Hanoi in comfort, cruise Halong and Lan Ha Bay with a local guide, try kayaking and swimming in hidden coves, join a cooking demo (with laughs), and enjoy a Vietnamese fusion lunch on board. There’s time for quiet moments too — little details you’ll remember long after the trip.
Quynhon Tour: Ky Co Island & Eo Gio Cape with SnorkelingA guided tour of Quynhon's beaches and islands with canoe rides to Ky Co island and snorkeling at Bai Dua, where you swim among colorful coral and tropical fish. The day includes photos at Phuong Mai Sand Dunes, a fresh seafood lunch at a beachside restaurant, and a stop at Eo Gio Cape to see the Twin Buddha statue at Ngoc Hoa Monastery. Pickup is included; the guide speaks English. In bad weather (typically October to March), the canoe portion switches to a car ride and snorkeling is skipped.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to combine beach swimming with snorkeling and island exploration in one day—the canoe rides and coral reef are what set it apart from a standard beach visit. If you're traveling October to March when seas are rough, expect the canoe portion to become a car ride and snorkeling to be canceled; the sand dunes, lunch, and Eo Gio Cape stop remain part of the day.
Ninh Binh to Cuc Phuong: Jungle Hike, Caves & Wildlife TourYou’ll set off from Ninh Binh with a local guide and visit Cuc Phuong’s primate rescue center, then trek through ancient rainforest to see legendary trees and rare wildlife. Lunch is included before exploring a prehistoric cave if you’re up for it. Expect real stories and small surprises along the way.
Ninh Binh: Rice Planting, Buffalo Ride & Fishing with LocalsYou’ll feel muddy boots and laughter as you ride a buffalo through Tam Coc’s fields, plant rice with local farmers, try traditional fishing methods, and share a meal cooked together. This day trip from Ninh Binh lets you slow down and really connect with rural Vietnam — it stays with you longer than you’d expect.
Cat Ba Island Tour from Hanoi: Small Group, Local GuideA two-day guided tour of Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay departing from Hanoi, with a maximum of 12 travelers and an English-speaking local guide. The itinerary skips the crowded stops and instead moves through Cat Ba National Park to Butterfly Valley, a traditional village trek, and a boat day on Lan Ha Bay. Includes all park entry, meals, shuttle transport from Hanoi, and an overnight stay at a lodge on the island.Is it for me?Small groups under 12 people suit this tour best—the size is what makes it possible to move through villages and stop for tea with local families instead of following a fixed schedule past the main attractions. If you want to avoid the crowded tour-boat experience and spend time with a guide who actually knows the island, this itinerary is built for that.
Hanoi: Quang Phu Cau Incense Village & Perfume Pagoda TourA full-day cultural tour from Hanoi visiting Quang Phu Cau incense village and Huong Pagoda, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, lunch and entrance fees included. You meet local craftspeople who have made incense for over a century, ride a boat along the Yen Stream past rice fields and temples, explore the Huong Tich Cave, and visit the ancient Thien Tru Pagoda. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and suits all fitness levels; you can walk or take a cable car to reach the pagoda's mountain views.Is it for me?Choose the group tour to share costs with other travelers, or book private if you want your own guide and vehicle for your group; add the three-villages option to visit a second craft location.
2-Day Mekong Delta Cycling & Homestay Experience from SaigonIf you’re after real Mekong Delta life—not just tourist stops—this two-day cycling trip is it. You’ll pedal through peaceful villages, share meals with locals, sleep in a family-run guesthouse, and see how people live along these winding waterways. It’s relaxed but full of moments you won’t forget.
Kayaking in Hoi An: Bike and Paddle the Thu Bon RiverA full-day bike and kayak tour in Hoi An that starts with a guided cycle through traditional cottage industries, rice fields, and boat-building yards, then shifts to paddling the Thu Bon River at a gentle pace. Hotel pickup is included, and the day wraps around a lunch at a local house and a stop to watch a family make Banh Dap by hand. The guide speaks English and the route suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Hoi An without a car or want a structured way to see both the rural workshops and the river in one day. The guide handles the route and timing, so you move between the bike and the water without figuring out where to go next.
Hue Imperial Tour: Citadel, Tombs & Perfume River CruiseA private full-day guided tour of Hue explores the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled from 1802 to 1945, two royal tombs on the banks of the Perfume River, and Thien Mu Pagoda, the city's oldest temple. Your English-speaking guide meets you at your hotel, and the day includes a boat trip, lunch, and all transport in a private car. The tour runs six to seven hours and suits travelers visiting Hue for the first time or those wanting to see the major historical sites without arranging the logistics themselves.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're spending your first day in Hue or want to see the major imperial sites without piecing together transport and tickets yourself. The private car and guide mean you move through the Citadel, the two tombs, and the pagoda in one coherent day, with lunch and the boat trip built in—no gaps, no waiting for a group to assemble.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Boat TourYou're picked up early from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and driven to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you explore the underground network used during the war. After lunch at a local restaurant, you head to the Mekong Delta for a boat cruise through narrow canals lined with coconut trees, stopping at fruit orchards, honey houses, and coconut candy workshops where you taste tropical fruits and local treats. An English-speaking guide is with you the whole time, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both the war history and the living landscape of southern Vietnam in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, and timing—the fixed schedule is what makes both stops fit into a single afternoon.
Hoi An & Da Nang: Cham Island Snorkeling Tour with LunchYou’ll swim above bright coral reefs near Cham Island, share laughs with your guide over fresh-cooked seafood lunch on the beach, and catch glimpses of local life in fishing villages. With pickup from Hoi An or Da Nang included, it’s an easygoing day that leaves you feeling sun-warmed and oddly connected to this little corner of Vietnam.
Cham Island Snorkeling from Hoi An: Private Speedboat & Coral ReefsYou're picked up from your hotel, taken by private speedboat to two separate snorkeling sites on Cham Island, fed a seafood lunch on the beach, and back by early afternoon—all without stepping foot in a temple, market, or souvenir shop. The private boat is the thing that makes the schedule work: it means no waiting for group activities, no detours, just snorkeling and beach time on your own clock.Is it for me?Book this if you want to maximize snorkeling time without the temple visits and market stops that fill other Cham Island tours—the private speedboat is what keeps the schedule focused on the reef and the beach.
Phu Quoc: Starfish Beach & Fishing Village Boat Trip with Seafood LunchYou arrive at a family-run floating restaurant in Phu Quoc's fishing village at a time that suits you, take a traditional boat to Starfish Beach for swimming and snorkeling with provided gear, return for a five-course seafood lunch cooked fresh, and have time to fish or explore the waters around the house before heading back. The flexible start window and included meal mean you're not paying extra for food or renting snorkels separately.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to eat well without hunting for a restaurant and want to see how fishing families actually live on the water — the flexible arrival time and included meal mean you're not juggling separate bookings or meal costs, and the family runs it themselves rather than as a staged tour.
Hue Private City Tour: Citadel, Pagoda & Royal TombsYou visit Dong Ba Market early, explore Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel with a local guide who explains the fengshui and royal history, stop at Khai Dinh Tomb to see the mosaic work, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included, so you're not managing tickets or transport between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hue's main sites — the market, the pagoda, the citadel, the royal tomb — in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. The private car and local guide mean you're not waiting for other groups or managing logistics between stops.
Cham Island Snorkeling Tour Da Nang & Hoi An with LunchYou're picked up from your Da Nang or Hoi An hotel and driven to Cua Dai Port, where you board a speedboat for a 20-minute ride to Cham Island Marine Park. On the way, you stop at a stone carving village to see artisans at work. Once on the island, you visit the Champa ancient well, explore the Marine Protected Area, and spend two hours snorkeling at Xep Beach with clear water and coral reefs. Lunch is fresh seafood cooked by a local fishing family. You're back at your hotel by mid-afternoon, with all gear, meals, and transfers included.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Da Nang or Hoi An who want a full-day island and snorkeling experience without arranging their own transport, boat tickets, or meals—the fixed itinerary and early pickup mean you're on the water by mid-morning and back by afternoon.
